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Add 16/18 and 9/14

16/18 + 9/14 is 193/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/126 + 81/126 = 112 + 81/126 = 193/126
  5. So, 16/18 + 9/14 = 193/126
    In mixed form: 167/126

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